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AVATAR's JOHANNES ECKERSTRÖM Finds Joy In Grind Of Touring: 'We Keep Bumping Into Way More Successful Bands Than Ours That Seem Miserable'

By David E. Gehlke Among the Scandinavian bands to break through and establish a strong Stateside following, Gothenburg, Sweden's AVATAR ranks among the most unlikely. Initially formed in 2004 as a melodic death metal band, AVATAR evolved—quickly—with their 2009 self-titled album, which introduced g...

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ACE FREHLEY Laid To Rest In Bronx, New York; Memorial Service Attended By PAUL STANLEY, GENE SIMMONS And PETER CRISS

A memorial service for original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley were reportedly held on Tuesday, October 21 at the Sinatra Memorial Home in Yonkers, New York. A funeral followed on Wednesday, October 22 at a cemetery in Bronx, New York, in the same neighborhood " where he grew up" and "very close to wher...

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VOLBEAT's JON LARSEN Defends METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'To Me, He's Still An Amazing Drummer'

In a new interview with Spain's Metal Journal, drummer Jon Larsen of Danish rock and rollers VOLBEAT was asked to name his "all-time favorite drummers" and biggest "drumming inluences". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, man, I hate that question, because there are so many. I ha...

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3 INCHES OF BLOOD To Work On New Music: 'We're Gonna Take Our Time With It'

At this year's Aftershock festival in Sacramento California, guitarist Shane Clark of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD was asked by Rock News Weekly if there are any plans for the reunited band to write and record new music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBE...

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OVERKILL Will 'Definitely' Release New Studio Album In 2026: 'We Are Demoing Stuff Right Now'

In a new interview with Jeff Gaudiosi of MisplacedStraws.com, OVERKILL bassist D.D. Verni was asked about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's follow-up to their latest album, "Scorched", which came out in April 2023 via Nuclear Blast. He said:  "We are demoing stuff right now. We...

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DONALD TARDY: 'Should There Be One More' OBITUARY 'Record? Possibly'

In a new interview with Bloodstock TV's Oran O'Beirne, OBITUARY drummer Donald Tardy was asked if the veteran Florida death metallers are still planning on releasing a new studio album in 2026 or 2027. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "In the rock and roll industry, you make plans...

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GENE HOGLAN Says DEATH's 'Symbolic' Was 'Absolutely Hated' When It Was First Released

In a new interview with "The Garza Podcast", hosted by SUICIDE SILENCE guitarist Chris Garza, legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan reflected on his work on DEATH's classic 1995 album "Symbolic". "Symbolic" stands out as unique in DEATH's catalog — the moment guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldine...

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Police Report, 911 Calls Offer More Details About Crash That Killed Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS

An Atlanta Police Department incident report and 911 calls have offered new insight into a motorcycle crash that killed former MASTODON guitarist Brent Hinds. Brent was reportedly riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle late on August 20 when he was hit by an SUV turning left and failing to yield at the...

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SEPULTURA To Release New Four-Song EP In 2026: 'It's Already Recorded'

In an interview with Jarek Szubrycht as part of "Mystic Talks" at this year's Mystic Festival in Gdańsk, Poland, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about the band's plans to release new music with SEPULTURA's current touring drummer, 23-year-old Greyson Nekrutman, who officially replaced SEPUL...

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'Celebration Of Life' For Ex-MASTODON Guitarist BRENT HINDS To Be Held In Atlanta

According to Brent Hinds's official obituary, a "celebration of life" for the MASTODON guitarist will be held in Atlanta at a later date. No further details are currently available. Hinds died earlier this month after being injured in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta. He was 51. Brent was reportedly...

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SOULFLY Announces New Album 'Chama', Shares 'Storm The Gates' Single

Extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY will deliver their tribally fueled thirteenth album, "Chama", on October 24 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, SOULFLY offers fans the first taste from the album in the form of the lead single "Storm The Gates". A battle cry against control and greed, the track summ...

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OVERKILL Is 'Writing' And 'Demoing' Material For Follow-Up To 'Scorched' Album

Thrash metal veterans OVERKILL are apparently hard at work writing and demoing material for the follow-up to their latest album, "Scorched", which came out in April 2023 via Nuclear Blast. Earlier today, OVERKILL shared a post from the band's drummer, Jeramie Kling, in which he wrote that he was "lo...

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SEPULTURA's PAULO XISTO PINTO JR. Praises New Drummer GREYSON NEKRUTMAN: 'He's Amazing'

During an appearance on "The David Ellefson Show" podcast, SEPULTURA bassist Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr. praised the band's new touring drummer, 23-year-old Greyson Nekrutman, who officially replaced SEPULTURA's longtime drummer Eloy Casagrande in February 2024. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET...

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CHUCK SCHULDINER: Fully Authorized Biography Of Legendary DEATH Frontman Coming This Fall

Decibel Books proudly presents "Born Human: The Life And Music Of Death's Chuck Schuldiner", the fully authorized biography of the legendary DEATH frontman, offering a balanced and unprecedented look into his life and career. "Born Human", authored by accomplished journalist David E. Gehlke ("The Sc...

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OBITUARY Could Have New Album Out In 2026 Or 2027, Says TERRY BUTLER

In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, OBITUARY bassist Terry Butler was asked about the possibility of a new studio album from the veteran Florida death metallers. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "We're just kind of talking about, hey, maybe by '26 or '27 we'll have another al...